The Betrayal's End

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d it bounce a couple of inches off the ground before rolling under my bed. Next to be thrown off my body were my weapons. My daggers ended up sticking out

been at her side to make sure she got out safely. If only I carried more magazines. If only I was more careful and precise about my shots. Maybe, jus

She's dead

to cry. My breath became short and fast. At some moments, I could've sworn I held it for what felt like h

ickly let Private Kai go and fumble to his knees beside me. His warm arms embraced me

ed to breathe. In 1... 2...

listened to his voice and followed his guidance. My chest rises and falls steadily after each inhale. Once my mind was clear again, I quickly wrapped my arms around him back and looked softly up at Private Kai who se

you... I

e can I do? Nothing. Sure, I have lost comrades before, but none who I had a great c

hat thing out before Colonel Carter catches you smoki

ange the past unless we have a time machine. Extraction isn't an option either

s head back to release a big cloud of smoke that escaped th

After this feud is over then we can settle down and grieve. I'm sure Colonel Carter and Serg

e Kai growl at Lieu

day and wait to be dispatched to another suicide mission?! Who are we

r members. I withdrew my arms from Lieutenant Chris and hugged my

. We have risen above our enemies before. What is

train and become better prepared... there is a possibi

through at least half a packet. As for Lieutenant Chris, he has gotten very little sleep, if any at all, judging by the dark rings and bags that are forming under his eyes. He keeps denying that he's tired and is working himself to complete exhaustion. I've never seen them like this before. I'm used to Private Kai being so cu

y. Night watch is what we call it. I've never seen him slouch

his side. I noticed his cold, hard, blank stare focused sol

go to bed... I c

his as he did the same for me. But I get nothing but a lousy head shake. I never knew he could

so blank, so empty. "You can't order me to do anything. We are the same rank. Besides... I've been in the military

ecide to join him rath

ake care of yourself... and if you won't do th

inst and gently cup his face. I could've sworn the comforting gesture made his eyes water as his voice became a little faint and broken

whether he likes it or not. Besides, there is nothing out there for miles based on what I can see in pitch darkness. No sig

ur eyes... besides, I know you c

bit of a lean here... but fine... if you're going to be s

frankly, I don't think he ever will. I spot a soft smile, a genuine smile on his face. It's a sight I haven't seen since we got back from

change from blues to a blend of purples, reds, oranges, and yellows. Even the clouds were al

I'm surprised you stayed up here with me all night long.

nd blush spreads

orrectly? Did he

him, we were summoned ba

haustion and the morning hungry anger kicking in. Together, we made our